Automatic CAD file protection in Manufacturing supply chains

Secude’s HaloCAD embeds Microsoft Purview protection and data governance into CAD files from creation, safeguarding manufacturers’ intellectual property, simplifying regulatory compliance and securing third-party collaboration.

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Safeguard your IP and secure your digital supply chains

CAD file security is crucial for manufacturers to avoid costly data leaks and protect their intellectual property (IP). But manufacturing supply chains also rely on seamless CAD file collaboration.

With Secude’s encrypted and unencrypted CAD file security, you can protect your CAD files from insider and third-party threats without slowing down workflows.

Safeguard your intellectual property

Secude embeds lifelong file-level protection in all major CAD file formats (i.e. Autodesk, Siemens, PTC, and Dassault etc), so your IP is protected even if CAD files fall into the wrong hands.

Secure your supply chain

Secude secures your CAD files no matter where they travel and doesn’t impact the end-user experience, so your employees and partners can collaborate seamlessly and securely.

Simplify regulatory compliance

With Secude, you can monitor where your CAD files are at any time and control access for the lifetime of the CAD file, so it’s easy to prove CAD file security and compliance (i.e. NIS2).

IP protection software and digital supply chain security for Manufacturing

HaloCAD

Protect valuable IP data with HaloCAD

HaloCAD automatically secures CAD files from the application layer, extending Microsoft Purview DLP rules to proprietary CAD file formats (i.e. Autodesk, Siemens, PTC, and Dassault etc).

HaloSHARE

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Watermark and track CAD, PDF and MS files with HaloSHARE

HaloSHARE secures and simplifies external collaboration with bulk file management, classification, labeling, encryption, annotation, and digital watermarking software.

Why Manufacturing needs Secude’s CAD file protection software

Manufacturing is the most targeted industry for cyberattacks — with 20% of attacks originating from supply chain vulnerabilities.

Digital supply chain security gaps

Be it targeted attacks on shared software or accidental leaks by third-party partners, manufacturers only need one security gap across the entire digital supply chain to cause a widespread data breach.

More than just your IP on the line

The average cost of a data breach in the industrial sector is $5.5M. But losing your IP is even more catastrophic — leading to lost reputation, competitiveness and contracts.

Balacing security with productivity

Ultra security is ultra impractical — Manufacturers must protect their IP in CAD files without hindering productivity or slowing down product development processes.

HaloCAD closes digital supply chain security gaps without impeding workflows.

Zero Trust protection by default

Integrated at the application layer, Secude ensures sensitive CAD files are encrypted from creation and only accessible by authorized users.

Control access to your IP

With Secude’s label capability, you can control who accesses CAD files that contain your IP, monitor where your CAD files are at any time and simplify compliance requirements.

Retain operational productivity

With Secude, your employees use the same tools and processes as before, ensuring your employees' CAD workflows are both secure and seamless.

What our customers say

“With HaloCAD, we've found a smart data security solution that is powerful, simple to deploy, and integrates with our existing security solutions."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Secude encrypt shared files?

With Secude, you can secure files using MPIP encryption or protect files without encryption using digital watermarking and signing. Secude also extends DLP rules to files shared in CDE environments that are not compatible with encryption.

Can Secude protect files when shared externally or downloaded from a CDE?

Yes — Secude’s labelling and access controls exist for the lifetime of the file, preventing unauthorized access even if the files are lost or stolen.

Which industries does Secude support?

Secude’s products are particularly useful for industries that create and share sensitive CAD files across complex supply chains and multi-partner projects, such as AECO, Defense and Manufacturing.

Does Secude work with DLP?

Yes — Secude and DLP solutions work together at different stages of the security journey. While DLPs provide strong protection after data is stored, Secude provides Zero Trust protection before data is stored (as soon as it’s generated). Together, they enhance your digital supply chain security.

What file types can Secude protect?

Secude protects a wide range of file formats, including CAD files, Microsoft Office files and PDFs. In particular, Secude automatically protects your most sensitive CAD drawings (i.e. containing your IP or classified as CUI) as soon as they’re generated.

How does Secude differ from traditional DLP solutions?

Traditional DLP doesn't granularly protect complex file formats, such as CAD files — Secude does. In addition, DLPs only provide protection after data is stored. Secude provides protection before data is stored. By embedding Microsoft’s Zero Trust protection and data governance into files’ application layer, Secude ensures there are no security gaps between data generation and storage.

How does Secude protect CAD files?

Secude’s HaloCAD embeds Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP) into the CAD file’s application layer, enforcing access controls for the lifetime of the file - no matter where it travels.

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